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Seregil of Rhiminee’s own thoughts on books they have read. These are reader-written book reviews, separate from Risingshadow’s editorial reviews.

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The Magicians' Guild

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The Magicians' Guild

Trudi Canavan

6/10Written Nov 9, 2007

The Magician's Guild is the first book of The Black Magician Trilogy.

The Magician's Guild is a readable fantasy book. It's a good, interesting and entertaining book, but not very original.

If you want to read light fantasy, you'll enjoy this book.

Dragondoom

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Dragondoom

Dennis L. McKiernan

6/10Written Nov 9, 2007Edited Nov 9, 2007

Dragondoom is one of the best Mithgar books. It's well written, interesting and entertaining.

I enjoyed reading Dragondoom and I'm sure that other fantasy fans will also find it interesting.

If you've read Mithgar books and enjoyed reading them, you should read this book.

Colours in the Steel

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Colours in the Steel

K. J. Parker

6/10Written Nov 8, 2007

Colours in the Steel is the first part of The Fencer Trilogy.

Colours in the Steel is quite a good and interesting fantasy book. It's surprisingly good for a fantasy debut book.

This book can be recommended to all fantasy fans, who want to read good books.

Once Upon a Winter's Night

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Once Upon a Winter's Night

Dennis L. McKiernan

6/10Written Nov 8, 2007

Once Upon a Winter's Night is a delightful and interesting fantasy book.

McKiernan has written a good and fascinating book, which can be recommended for all people, who enjoy fairy tales.

Don't be afraid to read this book. I'm sure that you'll like it.

The Eye of the Hunter

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The Eye of the Hunter

Dennis L. McKiernan

6/10Written Nov 8, 2007

The Eye of the Hunter is an interesting Mithgar book. I enjoyed reading it. It was a good and well written fantasy book.

If you like Mithgar books, you should read this book. I think you'll find it interesting. I can recommend this book to people who enjoy good fantasy stories.

Caverns of Socrates

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Caverns of Socrates

Dennis L. McKiernan

4/10Written Nov 8, 2007

Caverns of Socrates is definitely one of the worst books I've read. This book should never have been written. It was a big disappointment.

I like other McKiernan's books, but this book is not as good or interesting as them.

I can't recommend this book. Please, don't read this book.

A Sword from Red Ice

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A Sword from Red Ice

J. V. Jones

8/10Written Nov 8, 2007

A Sword from Red Ice is the third book of Sword of Shadows.

I read A Sword from Red Ice in two days. I enjoyed reading it. It was interesting and well written.

I can recommend this book to all fantasy fans. If you've read the previous books, you'll enjoy this book.

The Saints of the Sword

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The Saints of the Sword

John Marco

6/10Written Oct 28, 2007

The Saints of the Sword is the third book of the Tyrants and Kings trilogy.

I enjoyed reading The Saints of the Sword and I'm sure that other fantasy readers will also enjoy it. This book is an excellent and interesting fantasy book.

If you liked the two previous books, you'll like this book too.

The Grand Design

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The Grand Design

John Marco

6/10Written Oct 28, 2007

The Grand Design is the second book of the Tyrants and Kings trilogy.

The Grand Design is an excellent fantasy book and I'm sure that many fantasy fans will enjoy reading this book.

If you liked The Jackal of Nar, you should definitely buy this book, because you'll enjoy it.

The Jackal of Nar

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The Jackal of Nar

John Marco

6/10Written Oct 28, 2007

The Jackal of Nar is the first book of the Tyrants and Kings trilogy.

John Marco was highly recommended to me by a good friend. Because he liked Marco's books, I decided to buy all the books. I haven't regretted it, because John Marco is a good writer.

The Jackal of Nar is an interesting fantasy book and it can be recommended to all fantasy fans.

Books of Blood: Volume One

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Books of Blood: Volume One

Clive Barker

10/10Written Oct 27, 2007

The amazing Books of Blood series is definitely one of the best horror and dark fantasy short story collections ever.

I loved reading these books. The stories are dark, twisted and some of them are even funny.

If you call yourself a horror and dark fantasy fan and haven't read this series, you should read it as soon as possible (and please, remember to read Volume 1 first).

The Hellbound Heart

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The Hellbound Heart

Clive Barker

10/10Written Oct 24, 2007Edited Mar 30, 2010

The Hellbound Heart is an amazing dark fantasy and horror novella. Clive Barker's dark and disturbing visions are simply brilliant and The Hellbound Heart is without a doubt one of his best stories.

The Hellbound Heart is a unique and unforgettable story about love, death and passion. The story works perfectly as a novella (I think it's good that Clive Barker wrote didn't try to prolong the story).

If you like this story, you should watch the movie (Hellraiser) which is based on this novella, because Clive Barker directed it himself.